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Ophthalmology Cornea and sclera f1eb2378

Corneal layer which does not regenerate

A
Bowman's layer
B
Stroma
C
Descemet's membrane
D
Epithelium
High-Yield Explanation
The layers of cornea are -(anterior to posterior) Epithelium Bowman's membrane Substantia propria(corneal stroma) Pre- Descement's membrane(Dua's layer) Descement's membrane Endothelium Bowman's membrane consists of acellular mass of condensed collagen fibrils. It is not a true elastic membrane but simply considered superficial pa of stroma. It shows considerable resistance to infection. But once destroyed, it is unable to regenerate and, therefore, heals by scaring. Ref;A.K.Khurana;6 th Edition; Page no: 96

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